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Detectives asked a million questions. Friends stopped calling. Every conversation feels like it could make things worse. Your life has been put on hold while the state builds a case that could take years to resolve. If you're convicted, you could spend the rest of your life in prison. A Dallas murder defense lawyer will begin investigating immediately, preserve evidence before it's lost, and make sure the prosecution's version of events isn't the only one the jury ever hears.
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Murder and homicide charges bring the harshest penalties Texas allows. Bond is becoming difficult to obtain, detectives continue interviewing witnesses, and you're just waiting to see what evidence they have against you. The longer only one side is building the case, the harder it becomes to challenge their version of what happened. That's why choosing the right defense team from the beginning is critical.
Hi, I'm Jim Spangler. My team takes serious felony cases to trial across Dallas County. We investigate witnesses, forensics, and police procedure when the state is seeking decades or life without parole.
You need lawyers who'll read every page of discovery and fight in court, not ones who push a quick deal because the charge sounds scary. Request a free case review and we'll call you back, usually within one business day.
Real outcomes for real clients
Assault
All cases dismissed
20 yrs
Max prison time
3
Charges filed
0
Days in prison
100%
Charges dropped
Original charges: Assault of Peace Officer, Evading Arrest, Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon
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Threats
Case dismissed
1 yr
Max jail time
1
Charge filed
0
Convictions
Clean
Record outcome
Original charges: Terroristic Threat
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Theft
Felony dismissed
10 yrs
Max prison time
$30k+
Theft amount
0
Prison time
None
Felony on record
Original charges: Theft > $30k (dismissed)
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Assault
Dismissed before trial
20 yrs
Max prison time
Felony
Charge level
Trial
Case set for
Free
Final outcome
Original charges: Assault w/ Deadly Weapon
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Robbery
Probation, not prison
10 yrs
State's offer
Life
Max sentence
8 yrs
Deferred probation
0
Prison time
Original charges: Aggravated Robbery, Evading Arrest with a Vehicle
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Drug & Weapons
4 years probation
20 yrs
Max prison time
3
Felony charges
4 yrs
Deferred probation
0
Prison time
Original charges: Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon (UPF) x 2, manufacture and delivery, Possession of controlled substance
View Full ResultsWhy Choose Spangler Law?
Jim Spangler started as a public defender in Indiana and Dallas before founding Spangler Law. With over a decade of experience, he leads a team built on dedication, public service, and fighting hard for clients across North Texas.
Since 2014, Jim has secured over 850 case dismissals and won felony trials across Dallas. Our attorneys and legal staff stay focused on getting the strongest possible outcome for every client we represent in Texas courts each day.
Spangler Law is a passionate advocate for you. No matter what charges you face in Dallas, our team fights with trial experience, legal knowledge, and courtroom skill honed over years of serious felony case work across North Texas.
At Spangler Law, the first step is understanding your unique situation. We offer free consultations so you can discuss your case, get an honest read on options, and decide next steps with no fee and no obligation to hire us today.
Facing murder or homicide charges in Dallas? Send this form for a free case review with no obligation. Jim Spangler's team reviews your charges and court dates, then calls you back, usually within one business day, to talk through next steps.
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